Ashtanga – Beginners Introduction
You will be introduced to the Ashtanga Yoga metod of practice, and you will be well set up to start practicing in our weekly classes in Espoo.
We will review all fundamental principles and movement patterns of the practice. You will learn correct breathing technique and a short and sweet ashtanga yoga practice.
No previous experience in yoga is needed to join – and the practice has literally nothing to do with how stiff or flexible you are. Yoga is made for stiff people.
What you will learn
- Sun Salutations
- Fundamental asana technique and principles
- Correct breathing technique
- A short asana practice
- Tristhāna technique
Why practice like this?
- Practicing this initiates internal purification, steadiness of concentration, and the meditative quality of practice.
Course Details
Sunday 19.10.2025 at 10.00 – 12.15
Teaching in English (voit asioida suomeksi)
Yoga Shala Espoo – Niittykumpu
Meet your teacher
Alexander Lemberg – E-RYT & YACEP certified since 2015
Alex is a Swedish-speaking Finn who found yoga by accident due to various health issues, and then became a certified Hatha yoga teacher in 2014.
During the summer of 2015 Alex went to an Ashtanga Yoga summer camp in Houtskari with Petri Räisänen and Juha Javanainen from Helsingin Astangajoogakoulu, and fell in love with the depths of the ashtanga yoga practice.
Since then Alex has been teaching over 5000 hours of yoga classes with a wide range of people, while managing Yogashala Raseborg in Tammisaari, and has actively been practicing with different world renowned teachers on different workshop, such as Eddie Stern, Kino McGregor, Simon Borg-Olivier, and also online courses with David Garrigues.
“To me it’s important that the practices are taught in a safe, healthy and effective way for each student. As a yoga teacher it is important to understand that all people are different, and to embrace the strengths and differences of each individual.
In my teaching style you will learn to turn your senses inward (pratyāhāra), you will improve your focus and learn to practice to the rhythm of your own breath. The meditation and concentration makes the practice meaningful, and is a gateway to your inner dimensions.
What happens if I get sick?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We don’t want you to lose any value you have purchased.
- You log in and cancel your class -> your class pass will be credited.
- You stay at home and rest properly – taking proper care of yourself.
- You get well and recover.
- You log in and book another class.
Payment methods
Payment methods
- Finnish Internet- / mobile banking
- Electronic Sports benefits: Smartum, ePassi or Edenred
- Invoice (7 day due date)
If you want to combine different payment methods, then choose “invoice” in the checkout form and send us a note in the order.
Binding registration
All course registrations are binding. We do not offer any refund paybacks, but should you fall ill you can compensate with a drop-in class of your choice, or keep your Yoga Credits in-house for future use – but needs to be used within 5 months. Your yoga credits expire after 5 months.
Your spot is reserved when we have received your full payment for the course.